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For those of you who even care about this silly new ranking system for college basketball, Buffalo is now #10. 

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/basketball-men/d1/ncaa-mens-basketball-net-rankings

9 minutes ago, pottier25 said:

Is anyone else surprised/disappointed in Williams? He looks mostly lost and last night (for the minute or so he played) super unathletic. I know he's a freshman but I thought he might contribute a little more even this year.

Not remotely surprised. He has a very high ceiling and has potential. For many players, it just takes time to adjust. Don't be shocked if him and Segu come alive during conference play and provide a huge spark off the bench. Same goes for Jeremy Harris. Last year, Harris struggled on offense outside of conference play, and once conference play began, he found his stride and was lights out, which carried over into the tournament. Don't be surprised with Harris coming alive during conference play again.

4 minutes ago, Jeseph said:

We start the season with EMU (zone) and Toledo (good record against a weak OOC schedule)

EMU does play zone but they're 2-5 against D-1 schools and have regressed greatly since last year. And you're right about Toledo, I don't think they have really been tested at all this year and have played a competent defense. Both of these should be wins.

6 minutes ago, Jeseph said:

Then again it's the MAC... there are always going to be tough games on the road.

A team in the MAC I am worried about is Ball State. Competed well against Purdue and Virginia Tech, but, have also beaten weaker mid major schools. Nonetheless, they have a talent group this year. That should be a real good game.

21 minutes ago, pottier25 said:

Imagine what the winning streak may become if they get past Marquette? 20-0 ? 25-0? It would be possible. They'd  be top 10 in the next poll. 

If they beat Marquette, there is a very good possibility that they're going 31-0 through conference play. 

Anyone know what kind of defense Marquette runs? 

The handsome team ruffling feathers.

Quite possibly one of the better team rebounding performances I've ever seen, considering the team we faced and inside the carrier dome. Out-rebounding Cuse 48-35, 18 offensive rebounds. Just insane. It doesn't matter if Cuse is struggling or not, that place is hard to play and we outplayed them extremely in the second half. CJ Buckets proving to the world yet again that he shows up in big games.

I couldn't be anymore proud of this team, and what they are accomplishing thus far. 

ONTO MARQUETTE! #HornsUp

I just wanted to shed some light on a recruit that hasn't been talked about as much, Tajzmel Sherman, who is from Missouri City, TX, who currently is a 6'4" 185 pound JUCO Sophomore playing for Colin County CC in McKinney, Texas. 

I had just browsed his stat line from this season, and so far, it is insane. 


He currently has other offers from teams like Cincinnati, SMU, FIU, and East Carolina. 

If we are seeking a player who has the potential to take over the role of CJ Massinburg, this could be one who does so for the next 2 years. 

24 minutes ago, Jeseph said:

https://buffalonews.com/2018/12/18/university-at-buffalo-mens-basketball-recruiting-junior-college-players/

Love this:

 

One thing I love about Nate, he's a very honest man.

4 minutes ago, UB92 said:

Arizona was great because it was done on a national stage and got everyone's attention (and still does).   This one...will hit closer to home...about 150 miles east.

At least Cuse is only a little over 2 hours away! 

18 minutes ago, BrooklynBull said:

Looks like it is not that long ago. On 1/13/03 a unranked Syracuse hosted #13 Missouri.

Cuse was not ranked until a day later after they beat Mizzou

17 minutes ago, Jeseph said:

I don't want to see our players go into this cocky or arrogant but I do want them to be confident. I think they should take the floor knowing that, right now, UB is the better team - and we should play that way.

I think it's safe to say at this point, that's not how the team is. I think they know they have to work for the next 2 games. Which is why I'm confident they will find a way to win tomorrow. 

4 minutes ago, SGBull said:

No surprise in not moving up. Really going to be interested next week depending on how this plays out. 

2-0: would probably put us Top 10

1-1 beating Marquette: would keep us around 14 

1-1 beating Cuse: would probably drop us a 5-10 spots

0-2: would knock us out of the Top 25

(These are all my gut feelings with little to no research behind them)

This sounds about right. 

Bulls just need to play their game. Same way they've been playing this season. Fast and uptempo. Don't commit turnovers, take the open shot. Play unselfish basketball and continue to play great defense.

The Orange are struggling bad on offense and I think we match up well with them. UB just has to adjust to the zone defense and they should be able to take this game. 

2 minutes ago, John said:

Agree. Several players have played better and more consistent making up for the loss of Clark namely Graves, Caruthers Jordan and Segu. As long as Harris does the other things like playing defense and rebounding even if he struggles from the field we should be okay. Hope Harris finds his touch before MAC play begins. Go Bulls!!!!

Even with Jeremy struggling shooting the ball, he contributes in so many other ways like defense, rebounding, assists, moving the ball on offense. 

Even with his offensive struggles, we are fine.

I don't get why people are saying the team isn't finding their stride on offense when the stats say otherwise.

With really no upsets this past weekend that helped us in any way, I think we should expect UB to either stay at 14th, or at most, move down 2 spots. 

I would be shocked if we moved up anymore.

On 12/16/2018 at 5:22 AM, hurley said:

What I’m beginning to get relatively concerned about is our shooting.  We simply haven’t shot well consistently all year. Sure we’ve had our moments and some great games, but we simply may not be as good of a shooting team as we think. I don’t think that’s the case but going 7-30 from three is cause for concern as thats not abnormal for us this year.

Why are you concerned that the team is shooting 47% as a whole? And still shooting 33% from 3. 

We're shooting way better 10 games in this year than we were last year. And right now, we're way better defensively. The only person right now who's been struggling shooting the ball is Jeremy Harris. But, the rest of the team up to this point has been pretty good. 

The win is more or less impressive because WVU was ranked highly and expected to do well this season. Bulls went into their place, a tough place to play against a legendary coach and outplayed them. Does the committee feel the same way? Who knows. 

Should be a fun/loud game. Call the ticket office tomorrow morning as there still might be GA and 300 level seats available. I'll be in section 115! #HornsUp 

2 hours ago, weareub46 said:

This kinda brings up a point I’ve thought about for a while. UB hasn’t had much sustained success ever. We had the football seasons of 2008 and then the Mack season but not until recently has more consistent basketball success. I’m thinking/hoping that people who went to the school more recently and go on in life to be more successful will have the means to donate back to the athletic program.

Exactly, and that applies with any major college sport, football or basketball. In basketball we've had 4-5 years of success but it's not long enough to have a well-established fan base in the area to care enough, especially in the area that we live in.

In the last 10 years in football, we've now had like, 3 good years? Which is not good, especially in the MAC. Certainly isn't close to being good enough to build and sustain a fan base in the school and the community. 

I've been saying it for a while, for something like basketball to succeed in WNY, they have to keep winning, and they have to win a lot. Like what they're doing right now. Sooner or later, with the success basketball is having. People are slowly going to come around. It's just, WNY is an area with no college tradition or culture, and for good reason.

1 hour ago, Kevin said:

Key Quote:

"Armon will play when he runs out on the floor," Hinson said after the game. "You don't need to ask me anymore. It is a process that he and I are gonna go through, and when he plays, when he runs out there, you'll know it."

Hinson declined to say what the process was, or if the two were progressing toward resolving whatever is wedging between them. Fletcher did not respond to a text message from The Southern Illinoisan on Tuesday. 

"It's a process, and that's it," Hinson said. "There don't need to be any more questions about it. That's where we are. I understand (the media) have a job, but I have a job. My job right now is to get nine guys ready to play."

I get it, it's for Fletcher's sake, to give him privacy whatever the issue is. And it's Hinson's job to focus on getting his team ready for a game. 

Just reading the entire thread on Fletcher, their fans don't believe he is going to be playing. But, who knows.

30 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said:

I was watching this game.  Houston is a good team that will be dangerous come March.  Now on to their arena...I believe the graphic said it cost 60 million to renovate and they got 20 million in one donation from Tilman Fertitta (who owns the Rockets).  It seats about 7,000 and has all the bells and whistles.  No doubt its gorgeous but lets keep in mind, they got 20 million in one donation.  One third the total cost to renovate.  Heck I wish we could just get 10 million bucks in donations for a new practice facility.  If we had boosters with deep pockets we'd be just like everyone else.  For now we have a really good team and we must fill AA 6k strong every home game.  Maybe one day we can renovate Alumni.  Or perhaps play some games at KeyBank.  We can all dream, unless someone comes in with a massive donation like Fertitta did for Houston.

Maybe the Pegulas should consider making a generous investment. 😄 

1 hour ago, Jeseph said:

Anybody hearing any whispers of ticket sales for this one?

All that's left per the ticket office is GA and 300 level seats. Check ticket sites, maybes you'll find others. 

13 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said:

Scouts are in attendance. The buzz is he could be a lottery pick.  Would love to see him match up against our pitbulls.

He should be a lotto pick at some point, the guy can really do it all. Score and pass. Not only is he really good on offense but he is a dog on defense, really solid defender and rebounder. 

 

Wow, Ja Morant 15 points 9 assists in the first half. That guy might be one of the best guards in the nation. What a talent.